tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53738828953704952632024-03-05T09:09:34.916-06:00Strange Paradise InfoNon-regular musings and important items of note concerning the 1969-70 Canadian gothic soap opera, "Strange Paradise." For more great "Strange Paradise" information, please check out www.strangeparadise.net, the premiere source for everything you need to know and then some.The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-24347863560049076822012-03-22T20:45:00.000-05:002012-03-22T20:45:04.106-05:00Alison and Dan's Relationship<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="hasCaption">A shot of Alison and Dan as they meet at Dan's office to discuss Alison's sister Erica. <br /> <br />
Initially, the relationship between Dan and Alison was to be more
explicitly detailed than what is seen on screen. The below segments from
the pilot script provide some more details of the relationship between
Alison and Dan (portions in [brackets] indicate dialogue removed from
the televised version). For more on the difference between the pilot
script and the televised version, click here: <a href="http://bit.ly/GPAqn6" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/GPAqn6</a><br /> <br /> ALISON: Then maybe I am right. Something is wrong.<br /> DAN GOES TO THE BAR AND SLIDES IT OPEN<br /> <br /> DAN: I think you can use a drink.<br /> ALISON: Too early, but don’t let me stop you<br /> DAN: I’ve been trying not to let you stop me. Booze I can resist, it’s you that…<br /> <br />
DAN: [Being with the man you love is far from isolation but doctor, try
being pragmatic like a romantic lawyer.] Erica is probably happy being
hidden away, because Erica is not quite Erica any more. She bulges a
little in the middle, wouldn’t you think?<br /> ALISON: It’s a woman’s prerogative – at six months.[ And I’m beginning to think you’re more a misogynist than pragmatist.]<br /> DAN: [Try me, Alison]<br /> <br /> [ALISON (CHANGING THE SUBJECT): Do you have any sherry in there?<br /> DAN (OPENING BAR): Don’t tell me I’m driving you to drink]<br /> <br /> ALISON: Oh stop it, Dan. You really think that’s all it is about Erica?<br />
DAN: Nope. I think it’s an idyllic love with one of the richest men in
the world who owns an island paradise. (SMILING) Wouldn’t you like to
hole up there? After marriage, of course <br /> .<br /> ALISON: Maljardin? You know what it means?<br /> DAN: Of course, all French is Greek to me, but I believe it means – Garden of Evil<br /> ALISON: Exactly. Now why would he call it that?<br /> DAN: It was handed down to Jean Paul – along with the family fortune. Sherry too strong?<br /> ALISON: Just this funny feeling that something is wrong – with Erica. <br /> <br />
DAN: Look, I’m flying down at noon. Unless you’d rather I sit here and
hold your hand. I’ll call you with a full report when I get back.<br /> <br /> ALISON: Suppose I fly down with you?<br /> <br /> [DAN (A HAPPY GRIN): The way to a woman’s heart is sherry before noon. I’ll have Ruth book you on. ]<br /> <br /> <br />
Alison’s line of “and I’m beginning to think you’re more a misogynist
than a pragmatist”, along with his reply of “try me, Alison” are
eliminated from the televised version. From this line, it can be
inferred that Alison disapproves of Dan’s womanizing ways, and wants the
assurances of marriage from him rather than just a dating relationship.
It is possible that, in this context, the word “misogynist” (which
means someone who hates women) was incorrectly used in place of the word
“misogamy” (hatred of marriage) which would fit with the scripted
Dan/Alison relationship. Also, Dan’s relationship with Alison is more
defined in the pilot script. He clearly has a definite interest in her.
It is not made explicit, but is inferred, that Alison is more interested
in being actually married to Dan before anything more intimate takes
place. This is also hinted later in the televised episode when Dan
presents a hotel room key to Alison, implying that they will be sharing a
room (his preference) and then later shows Alison a second key
indicating that they have separate rooms (her preference). Lines present
in the script but eliminated on TV add more to this background,
implying that Dan is a bit of a philanderer whom Alison wants to tame
(by marriage) rather than simply becoming another of his female
conquests. <br /> <br /> These lines, referring to sherry and drinking, are
eliminated from the televised version, possibly due to the lack of an
actual bar in the conference room used for this scene. Dan’s line of
“after marriage, of course”, which is retained in the televised episode,
is the only specific reference in the pilot to some sort of pending
future relationship between Dan and Alison. In the context of this
scene, the line makes it clear that Alison wishes to marry Dan but he’s
not quite ready yet. However, its significance in the televised episode
is diminished by the elimination of the expository references pertaining
to Dan and Alison, and can be perceived as more of a throwaway line. <br /> <br />
Dan’s comments about sherry and Alison’s response are removed from the
televised episode. Dan’s comment about “the way to a woman’s heart is
sherry before noon” clearly implies that he is happy that Alison will
accompany him to Maljardin in that he hopes it might lead to a romantic
interlude between them. It’s elimination from the televised episode
makes Alison’s accompanying Dan to Maljardin more about Erica and Jean
Paul Desmond (for both of them) and removes the romantic subtext.</span>The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-48616123543687802522012-03-22T20:27:00.002-05:002012-03-22T20:27:42.143-05:00The Original Dan Forrest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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original Dan Forrest, Jean Paul's lawyer and potential love interest
for Alison Carr. In the pilot, the part of Dan Forrest was played by
actor Paul Harding. When the show went to series Harding, who could not
come to terms with producer Steve Krantz, was replaced by Jon Granik.</span></span></h6>The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-74230710793880444992012-03-22T20:18:00.004-05:002012-03-22T20:18:50.878-05:00Conjure Doll Props<div style="text-align: right;">
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right is a shot of the
original conjure doll used in the Strange Paradise pilot. When the show
went to series, the conjure doll was replaced by a different one, which
can be seen in the second shot below it. The original doll, which was
hand carved, had a lighter, cruder looking face and slightly different
clothing.</span><br />
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The production of Strange Paradise, like all TV series, required a great deal of organization to keep it running. To the right is a sample of the cast breakdown for May 4-10, 1970, covering the taping of episodes 181-186. The sheet gives information on which actors were needed on what days, and what times they needed to report to the set. As one can see from the sample, Strange Paradise was on such a tight schedule that it occasionally needed to be recorded on the weekends.<br />
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At right is a note dated August 27, 1969, sent from Doug Nixon, Director of Entertainment Programs for the CBC, to Steve Krantz regarding the CBC's agreement to purchase Strange Paradise for its Fall schedule. The note mentions that the show will run in the 2-2:30pm timeslot, with a late September start date. This was later changed to October 20.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tim Stanton's dead body from Episode 61</td></tr>
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In the re-enacted reprise of the ending to episode 60, Tim’s body is seen just inside the secret room, whereas in the previous episode his body was completely inside it, behind the door. Additionally, his body is lying perpendicular to the door when Quito finds it, whereas in the previous episode it was parallel.<br />
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A new album of shots of the black rabbit, the omen that, starting in Episode 42, signalled big changes to come on Strange Paradise. Check out the photos <a href="http://on.fb.me/GAfkrY" target="_blank">here</a>.The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-85729425604468293632012-03-18T23:01:00.001-05:002012-03-18T23:01:07.122-05:00Behind the Scenes - Raxl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Behind the scenes with Cosette Lee, rehearsing her entry as Raxl. As you can see, Cosette is not wearing her normal Raxl wig for this shot.The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-67954827796993780632012-03-18T22:35:00.003-05:002012-03-18T22:36:13.723-05:00The Vignettes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Vignettes feature once again in our archives as we bring you an excerpt of the voiceover describing Patrick Stanley, better known to Strange Paradise viewers as Tim Stanton. While Patrick's profession remained the same, his name was changed as well as the plot concerning his involvement with Beryl Forbes - the original character of a voodoo priestess who eventually evolved into the character of Vangie Abbott.<br />
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Episode 45 Trivia: Jean Paul mentions that he put a locket on Erica’s neck before he put her into the cryo capsule, yet the shot of Erica being put in the capsule shows no locket. Also, Jean Paul wasn't present when Erica was placed in the capsule. He came too late to say goodbye to her. For more trivia, click <a href="http://bit.ly/xqIwxN" target="_blank">here.</a>The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-30391076057553598822012-03-18T21:29:00.001-05:002012-03-18T21:29:27.086-05:00Casa Loma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Part of a promotional folder sent to U.S. TV stations to promote the series. From left to right: Colin Fox (Jean Paul) and Patricia Collins (Huaco) rehearse a scene from the pilot; In a scene altered for broadcast, two unknown actors (as the thug and Patrick Stanley) argue over money while Beryl Forbes (Nonnie Griffin) looks on. Griffin's character was changed to Vangie Abbott and Stanley's name was changed to Tim Stanton before broadcast; Quito carrying Erica's body (a scene never shown on TV); Alison Carr in her lab; Rev. Matt Dennis (later Matt Dawson); Raxl (wearing a slightly different costume to the broadcasgt version) speaks with Jean Paul; Jean Paul and the voodoo doll in the crypt.The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-48074629920775253432012-03-18T00:56:00.001-05:002012-03-18T00:56:10.073-05:00Episode 6 Trivia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://bit.ly/zT97Mo" target="_blank">Episode 6 Trivia</a> - The male quest at Jacques’ dinner table in the flashback sequence is named D’Anton. He is played, uncredited, by John Granik, who plays Dan Forrest in the present day episodes.<br />
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Trivia from Episode 2: A close up of the plaque on Jacques' casket, which states “He who disturbs my sleep has the devil to pay.”The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-52055504855330003262012-03-17T00:50:00.001-05:002012-03-17T00:50:17.592-05:00Kittaning, PA and Strange Paradise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="style124"> A
brief article from the Kittaning, PA Simpson Leader Times from July of
1969, giving a brief introduction to Strange Paradise. The show would
premiere just two months later, one month ahead of its Canadian debut.</span>
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photo from Episode 76 of Peg Dixon as the original Ada Thaxton, along
with Cosette Lee as Raxl. To read an exclusive interview with Peg Dixon,
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Three week summary for the last 15 episodes of the Maljardin storyline.<br /><br />This breakdown is part of the revamping of the program instituted by incoming producer Bob Costello. Amongst the changes were a shift in location from the isolated island of Maljardin to the more populated town of Desmondton, and the killing off of a number of major characters.The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-28835602911311834562012-03-16T23:24:00.000-05:002012-03-16T23:24:19.572-05:00On this Date - March 16<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On this date in 1970, Episode 105 aired in Canada.The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-24460612672202767242012-03-16T23:10:00.004-05:002012-03-16T23:10:52.531-05:00Behind the Scenes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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behind the scenes photo showing Staging Crew Chief John Windsor (left)
and Lighting/Boom Operator Chuck Magliore setting up a scene. To the
right can be seen the edge of the outside of the Desmond Hall set.</span></span></h6>The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-73054483074515850942012-03-16T22:51:00.000-05:002012-03-16T22:51:25.567-05:00Slate for Episode 171<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="hasCaption">A bit of Strange Paradise behind the scenes,
showing the slate used for the filming of Episode 171, filmed on April
20, 1970. As can be seen on the slate, the producer was former Dark
Shadows producer Bob Costello, and the Director was George Gorman.</span>The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-56037716259474442402012-03-15T21:38:00.004-05:002012-03-15T21:38:55.876-05:00Trivia of the Week - March 15, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jean Paul speaks with Alison in Dr. Menkin's lab in this scene from Episode 21. Although mentioned before, this was the first time that Dr. Menkin's lab was seen on screen.The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-26441475504823044522012-03-15T21:27:00.001-05:002012-03-15T21:27:20.833-05:00Strange Paradise Novel #1<br />
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back cover blurb to the first Strange Paradise novel by Dorothy
Daniels. In total, there were 3 Strange Paradise novels written and
published by the Paperback Library, the same company that published the
Dark Shadows series of novels.</span></span></h6>The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-77696359275099347862012-03-15T14:08:00.002-05:002012-03-15T14:09:08.504-05:00Episode 1 Slideshow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For a quick visual reference to the events of episode 1, click the photo on the right. More slideshows can be found in the Photos section of Strangeparadise.net, <a href="http://www.strangeparadise.net/photolanding.html" target="_blank">here.</a>The Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748900810983957590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373882895370495263.post-69042722404606677852012-03-15T12:45:00.000-05:002012-03-15T12:45:58.987-05:00Photo of the Week - March 15, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At right is photo of Colin Fox rehearsing his lines as Jean Paul Desmond, taken from the viewing monitor of a studio camera. This particular photo was taken during the filming of the series' final episode, Episode 195, filmed May 22, 1970.<br />
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<br />At right is the CBC press release touting the debut of Strange Paradise. This article appeared in the CBC's internal newsletter, and was also sent out to various media affiliates to sell them on the program.<br />
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